Zenicans celebrate the arrival of spring in a special way. At daybreak, they gather at the Bosna River to enjoy a breakfast composed exclusively of scrambled eggs. Several hundred eggs are scrambled simultaneously in giant cast-iron pans, enough to feed all the...
First things first – the French tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December, much simpler than the UK’s 6 April to 5 April! Here is a rundown of the main tax considerations and taxes payable in France. Tax residency To ensure that your tax affairs are in order,...
Why wait? Start your international career with the International Volunteers in Enterprise (VIE) programme! Available to French nationals and European Economic Area Citizens aged 18-28, this exciting scheme allows you to gain international work experience by working...
There’s a lot to consider before you move though! We’ve put together our top-10 tips to help you prepare for your move to the country the French call ‘L’Hexagone’. 1. Residency and Immigration Formalities Since the UK left the EU, it is true that moving to...
Of course, there are baguettes, fine wines, and ‘haute couture’… but beyond the stereotypes, French culture runs so much deeper, and the only way to understand it as an expat living in France is to be a part of it. Here is a rundown of ‘all things culture’ to help you...